An intriguing event mobilized Turkish authorities in an extensive search operation for an unidentified flying object (UFO) that inexplicably disappeared. The phenomenon was recorded in the morning of Tuesday (21) when radar systems detected an unusual object flying over the skies of Kastamonu province.
As the incident unfolded, local authorities monitored the radar for additional information about the mysterious object. However, it suddenly vanished without a trace as it approached a dense forested area near the village of Kirisoglu.
The response involved a coordinated operation by various government institutions, including the Turkish Air Force, Kastamonu Provincial Gendarmerie Command, the Provincial Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the Gendarmerie Search and Rescue (JAK) teams, and commando units. Teams were immediately dispatched to thoroughly search the area.
Although experts are still analyzing the data, the nature of the object remains unknown, heightening the mystery. Eyewitness accounts and official reports have yet to clarify the event.
The object was first detected by radar at around 12:27 a.m. local time (9:27 p.m. GMT). Shortly after, it vanished from radar in the forested Kirisoglu region of the Kastamonu’s central district.
Authorities quickly mobilized to investigate, with thermal drones deployed to aid the search.
Teams have been utilizing advanced technology, including thermal-equipped drones, while commandos and other ground forces have been scanning the terrain on foot. Searches have also extended to the Ilgaz Mountain region, located on the border between Kastamonu and Cankiri provinces.
Turkish authorities deploy thermal drones and ground patrols to search for UFO that vanished from radar over Kastamonu pic.twitter.com/NKJCYkgBhA
— Türkiye Today (@turkiyetodaycom) January 21, 2025No trace of the object has been found so far. Officials suspect the unidentified object could be an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
It is interesting to note that authorities mention the object might be an UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), especially considering the recent wave of mysterious drones flying unauthorized over the airspace of various nations. This type of incident has been reported recently in countries such as the USA, the UK, Denmark, Germany, and Sweden.
Therefore, the possibility that the object is indeed an UAV seems more plausible.
Kastamonu'da radara giren ve bir süre sonra gözden kaybolan yabancı cisim, jandarma ve AFAD ekiplerini harekete geçirdi. Türk Hava Kuvvetlerinin de teyakkuza geçtiği olayda ekipler, ormanlık alanda radarda kaybolan yabancı cismi bulabilmek için termal özellikli dronlarla arama… pic.twitter.com/c56Thsixij
— Kimsesiz Haber (@kimsesizhaber) January 21, 2025
The Turkish Air Force remains on high alert as search operations continue. AFAD and JAK teams are leading the search effort, which includes extensive aerial and ground operations in challenging terrain.
Authorities have not yet determined the nature or origin of the object, and investigations are ongoing.
The information released by local media is still quite vague, and few details are available to the public at the moment.
As new data becomes available, we will keep you updated on this event.
